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Clinical & Refractive Optometry Appoints Dr. Susan Resnick Editor-in-Chief

CRO (Clinical & Refractive Optometry) Journal is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Resnick, OD FAAO FSLS, as Editor-in-Chief. 

Dr. Resnick received her Doctorate of Optometry from the New York State College of Optometry in 1983. She is a Diplomate in the Cornea and Contact Lens Section of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) and Fellow of the Scleral Lens Society.

She has assumed numerous roles as a scientific education leader, symposia speaker and clinical investigator. Among her many professional leadership roles, Dr. Resnick serves on the Diplomate Award Committee of the AAO as case reports lead and as a mentor in the SUNY Optometric Network. 

She brings a passion for optometric education to the role, which aligns with the educational mission of CRO. “I am honored and excited to have this opportunity to further the mission of this relevant and valuable clinical resource. As a well curated and timely publication, it is of immense importance to the busy optometric clinician,” said Dr. Resnick.   

Among her many professional honors, Dr. Resnick was a recipient of the 2020 American Optometric Association Cornea and Contact Lens Section Luminary Award and a 2021 Newsweek Best Optometrist List Honoree.

Dr. Resnick is the Managing Partner, President and Principal Owner of Drs. Farkas, Kassalow, Resnick, & Associates, a comprehensive eye care practice serving New York City and Tri-state area.

Dr. Resnick takes over the Editor-in-Chief role from Justin Kwan, OD, FAAO. Dr. Kwan served in the role for a 3-year period and contributed to diversifying the editorial board through numerous appointments making the board more reflective of the profession’s demographics. 

Dr. Kwan is appointed as Editor Emeritus and will continue to support the evolution of CRO.

Click HERE for the full press release.

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